Last NASL intern; Member of North American Soccer Reporters; TCNJ Class of 18'
Main credits: TheCup.us | NY Soccer Journal (Once A Metro & Hudson River Blue expat) | Red Bull Nation NYC
Michael Battista
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Morocco started fast in the first 2026 World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium thanks to Ismael Saibari. But a stellar Vinícius Júnior goal & changes by Carlo Ancelotti helped Brazil rescue a point in the 1-1 draw.
#FIFAWorldCup Recap on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/brazil-vs-mo...
The first World Cup match of 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, saw Morocco get off to a flying start, but a moment of brilliance from Vinícius Júnior and some necessary adjustments by Carlo Ancelot...
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Michael Battista
Officially France 🇫🇷 vs Senegal 🇸🇳 is a sellout, but 15 minutes to kickoff and there are more open seats than last Saturday’s match at NYNJ Stadium.
90% France fans, no real huge pocket of Senegal supporters.
#FIFAWorldCup
Jeez that’s a nice goal by Elijah Just for New Zealand.
Momentum going in favor of Kiwis. Los Angeles Stadium sounds pretty loud on broadcast. #FIFAWorldCup
Back again at NYNJ Stadium.
#FIFAWorldCup
Nike’s ad for the New York Knicks winning their first championship since 1973.
“Never slept. Always dreamed.”
Chills.
Sleep well, NY.
#AlwaysKnicks
Michael Battista
Iran vs New Zealand is the type of game a casual should have been able to grab tickets at a reasonable price, and see a REALLY FUN GAME.
This is a stellar first half.
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Brooklyn FC is jumping on the #USMNT & World Cup hype train with a Timothy Weah bobblehead giveaway.
The first 500 fans at this Saturday’s home match against the Tampa Bay Rowdies will receive a bobblehead of the @brooklynfc.bsky.social owner wearing a BKFC kit.
cc: @sickosfc.bsky.social
In 2018, I watched FC Motown (@fcmotown.bsky.social) in the National Premier Soccer League Final. Nine years later I've covered Motown through six US Open Cups, two final appearances, and one #NPSL title.
Motown always welcomed my coverage, helped me improve. Now I'm at the World Cup.
#FIFAWorldCup
Time to do that soccer.
On site for the second 2026 FIFA World Cup game at NYNJ Stadium (MetLife Stadium); France vs Senegal. Kylian Mbappé takes on Sadio Mané in East Rutherford, NJ. Reporting for @nysoccerjournal.com.
My preview of the Senegal team below ⬇️
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Michael Battista
Michael Battista
Michael Battista
Michael Battista
Michael Battista
Nice reporting by @matthewmangam.bsky.social about transportation for Saturday's Brazil vs Morocco World Cup match at NYNJ Stadium. Verdict; okay coming in, rough coming out.
NYNJ host chair Tammy Murphy: "Use public transit."
Read on @nysoccerjournal.com: www.nysoccerjournal.com/world-cup-tr...
Michael Battista
Michael Battista
Fans at the first World Cup match in East Rutherford, New Jersey found it easier getting to the stadium before kickoff than they did getting home after Brazil played Morocco.
